Thailand Announces “Medium Of Payment” Ban For Bitcoin And Crypto
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand announced a ban preventing businesses from receiving cryptocurrencies as payment.In accordance with the central Bank of Thailand, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced a ban preventing business operators from accepting cryptocurrencies as a “Means of Payment” for their products or services.The ban will not prevent investing or trading in cryptocurrencies, and should products or services used for investing be “misused” for payment services, operators are expected to inflict consequences. A 3% investment cap would be levied....
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